... pressing the tape as she defeated by inches the Soviet champion, Zamira Zaitseva, in a 1500 meter world championship race. The article went on to describe Decker's phenomenal performances in San Diego, Los Angeles, Gateshead (England), Stockholm, Paris, and Oslo. One comment was made about Mary Decker by the writer of the article that is relevant to our discussion today. He wrote, "She can sit all evening at the feet of a friend and not say anything, just smile and let the talk wash over her."(1) That ...
... is exactly what sin will do. It will trip you and make you fall flat on your face. Years ago I remember the great runner, Mary Deckers. She was poised to win her first gold medal ever; and is probably the greatest female runner never to win a gold medal. But just ... the lead and win the gold, she stepped on her heel and tripped and was forced out of the race. I will never forget what Mary Decker said at the news conference. She said, "I was right where I wanted to be in the race until I tripped." You see Satan ...
... him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever!” St. Paul knew. We can do anything God has called us to do. We have the resources. Do we have the faith? 1. Paul Decker in “Do We Have Enough for Dinner?” 2. From “Mary’s Teaching,” Ministry of Money Newsletter (Washington, D.C., October 1993). Cited in Homiletics. 3. Adapted from USA Today, April 22, 1998. Great Stories, Jan/Mar 1999, p. 7. 4. Sermon preached by Rev. Wendy Neff, http://www.fpcknox.org ...
